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Entrepreneurs Thrive During Hard Times According to Babson/Baruch U.S. GEM Report
Entrepreneurial and business activities show positive signs during these hard times, according to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2008 National Entrepreneurial Assessment for the United States of America, produced by Babson College and Baruch College. * Entrepreneurship Increases: Total entrepreneurial activity (TEA) increased to 10.8% in 2008 from 9.6% in 2007. * Opportunity Obsessed: Opportunity continues to [...]
Continue reading...Don’t Let Black Friday Push You into the Red
Friday, November 20, 2009
More than 172 million shopping enthusiasts visited stores and websites over Thanksgiving weekend last year. If you’re planning on joining the masses for Black Friday 2009, keep in mind that the sales may be out of this world, but you could also run into some financial pitfalls. The Illinois CPA Society offers these tips for [...]
Continue reading...Toys’R'Us Expands ‘Big Gift’ Layaway to Include Video Game Hardware
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Toys”R”Us today announced it has expanded its popular “Big Gift” layaway to include video game hardware and is also introducing a new video game hardware trade-in program. Now gift-givers have even more convenient ways to pay and save with these additional value offerings just in time for the holiday shopping season, whether they are looking [...]
Continue reading...Americans’ Online Shopping Decisions Affected by Security Concerns
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
As Americans gear up for the holiday shopping season and Cyber Monday, the unofficial start of the online holiday shopping season on November 30, it is clear that Web site security plays a major part in consumers’ purchasing decisions, according to a new poll by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and Symantec [ SYMC]. [...]
Continue reading...Holiday Traditions Prove to Be More Important During Recession
Sunday, November 15, 2009
When it comes to celebrating the Holidays, Americans have always relied on traditions to make the season special. From baking cookies, shopping, to singing Christmas carols, to decorating the tree, families draw on festivities to not only make memories, but also as a way to have fun and stay connected. This year they are putting traditions [...]
Continue reading...‘Tis the Season for Shopping Smarter: Generation Planning Savvy Shopping This Holiday Season
Thursday, November 12, 2009
According to a new holiday shopping survey by iLive, more than one-third (37 percent) of shoppers plan to shop smarter during their quests for the perfect gifts this holiday season. Whether they are bargain hunting online, looking for special sales or cutting coupons, shoppers are more focused on getting the most for their money. For nearly [...]
Continue reading...How to Choose Payment Processors
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Merchants looking to accept credit cards and other forms of online payments can choose from thousands of payment processors, each differing in subtle ways. The process of selecting a vendor is often time-consuming, frequently resulting in frustration or a poor choice. For the first time, a group of payments industry experts is trying to educate merchants [...]
Continue reading...Cutting Back on the Holidays? Take a Traditional Approach
Friday, October 30, 2009
If you’re among the 65 percent of Americans planning to cut back on holiday shopping as reported in a new Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, the Illinois CPA Society suggests taking a traditional approach to the season. Retailers are putting an old-fashioned spin on the holidays with comforting traditions like red and green decorations and resurrecting [...]
Continue reading...Competitive Auto Insurance Market Benefits Consumers
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
It is common to hear from most any professional, expert or consumer guide that the key to cheaper insurance rates is through comparison shopping. In recent years the Internet has eliminated the need for the time it takes to call various companies or visit offices in order to find a low cost policy and has [...]
Continue reading...Debts: Wipe Them Out or Simply Manage Them
Thursday, August 20, 2009
When debt gets out of hand, it becomes a major source of stress. But with patience and these strategies, you can be debt-free in no time. * Know how much debt you have. List down all your debts and make a repayment plan. Finish paying the debt with the highest interest rate and so on. A debt [...]
Continue reading...Tips For Your Last Minute Shopping
Friday, August 7, 2009
Amidst the hectic schedule you are into, in one way or another, you have experienced doing the last minute shopping for a gift for your friend or for a special loved one. With all the hassles and cramming, you are stuck up with thoughts what to buy, where to buy, how to buy and all [...]
Continue reading...Online Shopping Tips
Thursday, August 6, 2009
With the fast access of Internet, online shopping is now becoming a trend for many web-savvy users. With all the enticement of the products being sold online, it is best that you as a prospected buyer must be equipped with wise ways in buying. Here are some tips to help you out. You should know the real [...]
Continue reading...Create A Vacation Budget and Stick to It
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Taking a vacation is supposed to help alleviate stress, not add to it. But for those of us who do not have unlimited funds to work with, it can do just that. Planning fun for the whole family and providing for transportation, meals and accommodations can be tricky, and paying for it all can be [...]
Continue reading...Safest Way to Online Shopping
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
With the internet’s fast access, even shopping via online is now possible. You might ask how the paying transactions are going. But the safest way to shop on the Internet is with a credit card. In the event something goes wrong, you are protected under the federal Fair Credit Billing Act. You have the right [...]
Continue reading...“Buy One Get One Free”
Friday, July 31, 2009
You can maximize savings by shopping at “buy one get one free” sale. It is the favorite promotion of many different retailers because everyone likes to get something “for free”. It also encourages shoppers to pick out several items. “Buy one get one free” sale can be a safe way to upbeat your savings. You can [...]
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
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